List of Megadeth band members (English Wikipedia)

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"30 Years of Megadeth Drummers: a Guide". Invisible Oranges. May 30, 2015. Archived from the original on December 2, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.

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Wiederhorn, Jon (April 11, 2023). "40 Years Ago: Dave Mustaine Fired From Metallica". Loudwire. Archived from the original on June 1, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
Kaufman, Spencer (December 2, 2014). "Megadeth's David Ellefson: We Are Not Disbanding". Loudwire. Archived from the original on December 8, 2019. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
"Kiko Loureiro joins Megadeth". Loudwire. Megadeth. April 2, 2015. Archived from the original on July 9, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
DiVita, Joe (August 23, 2023). "How Did Megadeth Get Their Band Name?". Loudwire. Archived from the original on October 6, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.

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"Megadeth.com – History". Archived from the original on January 1, 2011. Retrieved December 27, 2010.
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"Dave Mustaine suffers serious injury, announces departure from Megadeth; Group disbanding after nearly 20 years together" (Press release). Megadeth.com. April 3, 2002. Archived from the original on October 21, 2006. Retrieved January 6, 2009.
"Gigantour 2008 North American tour dates announced; Megadeth to headline bill with In Flames, Children of Bodom, Job for a Cowboy and High on Fire" (Press release). Megadeth.com. January 14, 2008. Archived from the original on November 8, 2011. Retrieved March 7, 2009.
"Bassist David Ellefson Returns To Megadeth Line-Up" (Press release). Megadeth.com. February 8, 2010. Archived from the original on February 18, 2010. Retrieved March 4, 2010.
"Statement from Megadeth". megadeth.com. May 24, 2021. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2021. We are informing our fans that David Ellefson is no longer playing with Megadeth and we are parting ways with him. We do not take this decision lightly.
"Scorpion Q+A". Megadeth.com. Archived from the original on November 11, 2022. Retrieved September 9, 2023.

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Doe, Bernard (December 1985). "Megadeth – Love It To Death". Metal Forces. Archived from the original on October 2, 2013. Retrieved April 18, 2024.

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Pasbani, Robert (June 9, 2021). "David Ellefson Was Actually Fired From Megadeth Four Days After Sexual Allegations Surfaced, New Details from Revenge Porn Report". Metal Injection. Archived from the original on June 10, 2021. Retrieved June 10, 2021.

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"8 Things You Didn't Know About Megadeth's 'Killing Is My Business… And Business Is Good'". Revolver. June 12, 2018. Archived from the original on April 27, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
"Megadeth Enlist Bassist James Lomenzo for Tour with Lamb of God". Revolver. August 11, 2021. Archived from the original on January 18, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
"Dave Mustaine on Making 'Rust in Peace,' Asking Slash and Dimebag to Join Megadeth". Revolver. September 23, 2020. Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.

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"Ex-Megadeth Bassist MacDonough: 'There Is No Animosity Here'". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner Records. February 20, 2006. Archived from the original on July 10, 2009. Retrieved March 7, 2009.

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Doreian, Robyn (September 1990). "The Big Four". Hot Metal Magazine. Archived from the original on February 25, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2009.
Stix, John (1990). "A Founding Forefather of Thrash". Guitar for the Practicing Musician. Archived from the original on February 14, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2009.
"An Ugly American". March 2001. Archived from the original on February 14, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2009.

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Madarang, Charisma (September 6, 2023). "Megadeth's Kiko Loureiro Pulls Out of Tour, Temporary Replacement Announced". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on November 26, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2023.

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"Former Megadeth Members David Ellefson And Chris Poland Reunite to Honor the Legacy of Drummer Gar Samuelson". Sonic Perspective. January 28, 2022. Retrieved March 29, 2023.

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Kielty, Martin (November 26, 2014). "Broderick & Drover Quit Megadeth". Classic Rock. Archived from the original on November 28, 2014. Retrieved November 27, 2014.

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"Megadeath". Whiplash. 1. 1983. Archived from the original on December 24, 2022. Retrieved May 1, 2024.

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"David Ellefson Talks How Dave Mustaine Treated Him When They Met, Recalls What He Had to Say About Metallica". ultimate-guitar.com. Archived from the original on December 4, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023.

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Christopher, Michael (January 19, 2018). "Why Megadeth Struggled Through 'So Far, So Good … So What!'". Ultimate Classic Rock. Archived from the original on September 19, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
Kielty, Martin (April 11, 2023). "Dave Mustaine After Metallica: 40 Moments for 40 Years". Ultimate Classic Rock. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2024.

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Jordan Moreau (May 24, 2021). "Megadeth Fires Bassist David Ellefson After Sexual Misconduct Allegations". Variety. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2021. Heavy metal band Megadeth has parted ways with bassist David Ellefson after he was accused of sexual misconduct.

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Wiederhorn, Jon (April 11, 2023). "40 Years Ago: Dave Mustaine Fired From Metallica". Loudwire. Archived from the original on June 1, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
"Megadeath". Whiplash. 1. 1983. Archived from the original on December 24, 2022. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
Brannigan, Paul (June 12, 2019). "Megadeth's Killing Is My Business: hamburgers, heroin and one of metal's greatest debut albums". Metal Hammer. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
"8 Things You Didn't Know About Megadeth's 'Killing Is My Business… And Business Is Good'". Revolver. June 12, 2018. Archived from the original on April 27, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
"Agent Steel Founder/Vocalist John Cyriis On Briefly Joining Megadeth - 'Dave Mustaine Was Not Prepared To Launch The First Album With My Lyrical Subjects'". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. October 24, 2019. Archived from the original on May 13, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
"Megadeth.com – History". Archived from the original on January 1, 2011. Retrieved December 27, 2010.
Doe, Bernard (December 1985). "Megadeth – Love It To Death". Metal Forces. Archived from the original on October 2, 2013. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
"Timeline of the band's history". Megadeth.com. Archived from the original on March 15, 2009. Retrieved March 1, 2009.
"During Exciter's Heyday, Dan Beehler Was Asked To Join Megadeth And Venom!". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. November 5, 2005. Archived from the original on October 19, 2021. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
Christopher, Michael (January 19, 2018). "Why Megadeth Struggled Through 'So Far, So Good … So What!'". Ultimate Classic Rock. Archived from the original on September 19, 2023. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
"30 Years of Megadeth Drummers: a Guide". Invisible Oranges. May 30, 2015. Archived from the original on December 2, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
Doreian, Robyn (September 1990). "The Big Four". Hot Metal Magazine. Archived from the original on February 25, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2009.
Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Megadeth Biography". AllMusic. TiVo Corporation. Archived from the original on April 9, 2011. Retrieved March 1, 2009.
Stix, John (1990). "A Founding Forefather of Thrash". Guitar for the Practicing Musician. Archived from the original on February 14, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2009.
"An Ugly American". March 2001. Archived from the original on February 14, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2009.
"Dave Mustaine suffers serious injury, announces departure from Megadeth; Group disbanding after nearly 20 years together" (Press release). Megadeth.com. April 3, 2002. Archived from the original on October 21, 2006. Retrieved January 6, 2009.
Nalbandian, Bob. "Dave Mustaine Interview, Pt. 6". HardRadio. Archived from the original on March 18, 2016. Retrieved October 7, 2008.
Nalbandian, Bob. "Dave Mustaine Interview, Pt. 2". HardRadio. Archived from the original on January 1, 2010. Retrieved October 7, 2008.
"Iced Earth Bassist Quits To Join Megadeth". Blabbermouth.net. September 11, 2004. Archived from the original on December 2, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
"Megadeth: Eidolon Guitarist Glen Drover Joins The Fold". Blabbermouth.net. September 5, 2004. Archived from the original on December 2, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
"Megadeth Tour Manager Talks About Drummer Nick Menza's Departure". Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles. November 5, 2004. Archived from the original on January 3, 2009. Retrieved March 7, 2009.
"Ex-Megadeth Bassist MacDonough: 'There Is No Animosity Here'". Blabbermouth.net. Roadrunner Records. February 20, 2006. Archived from the original on July 10, 2009. Retrieved March 7, 2009.
"Gigantour 2008 North American tour dates announced; Megadeth to headline bill with In Flames, Children of Bodom, Job for a Cowboy and High on Fire" (Press release). Megadeth.com. January 14, 2008. Archived from the original on November 8, 2011. Retrieved March 7, 2009.
"Bassist David Ellefson Returns To Megadeth Line-Up" (Press release). Megadeth.com. February 8, 2010. Archived from the original on February 18, 2010. Retrieved March 4, 2010.
Kielty, Martin (November 26, 2014). "Broderick & Drover Quit Megadeth". Classic Rock. Archived from the original on November 28, 2014. Retrieved November 27, 2014.
Kaufman, Spencer (December 2, 2014). "Megadeth's David Ellefson: We Are Not Disbanding". Loudwire. Archived from the original on December 8, 2019. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
"Kiko Loureiro joins Megadeth". Loudwire. Megadeth. April 2, 2015. Archived from the original on July 9, 2015. Retrieved July 7, 2015.
"Meet Megadeth's New Guitarist: Kiko Loureiro of Angra". Guitar World. April 2, 2015. Archived from the original on July 2, 2016. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
"Megadeth Names Dirk Verbeuren New Full-Time Drummer". Blabbermouth.net. July 14, 2016. Archived from the original on July 25, 2018. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
"Statement from Megadeth". megadeth.com. May 24, 2021. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2021. We are informing our fans that David Ellefson is no longer playing with Megadeth and we are parting ways with him. We do not take this decision lightly.
Jordan Moreau (May 24, 2021). "Megadeth Fires Bassist David Ellefson After Sexual Misconduct Allegations". Variety. Archived from the original on May 24, 2021. Retrieved May 24, 2021. Heavy metal band Megadeth has parted ways with bassist David Ellefson after he was accused of sexual misconduct.
Pasbani, Robert (June 9, 2021). "David Ellefson Was Actually Fired From Megadeth Four Days After Sexual Allegations Surfaced, New Details from Revenge Porn Report". Metal Injection. Archived from the original on June 10, 2021. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
"Megadeth Enlist Bassist James Lomenzo for Tour with Lamb of God". Revolver. August 11, 2021. Archived from the original on January 18, 2022. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
"Megadeth Announces James Lomenzo As 'Permanent' Replacement For David Ellefson". Blabbermouth. Archived from the original on May 31, 2022. Retrieved May 31, 2022.
Madarang, Charisma (September 6, 2023). "Megadeth's Kiko Loureiro Pulls Out of Tour, Temporary Replacement Announced". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on November 26, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
"Kiko Loureiro Extends His Absence From Megadeth: This Decision 'Hasn't Been Easy For Me'". Blabbermouth.net. November 19, 2023. Archived from the original on November 26, 2023. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
"Dave Mustaine: We Will Move Forward With Teemu Mäntysaari As Guitar Player For Megadeth". Blabbermouth.net. November 20, 2023. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
"Kiko Loureiro Opens Up About His Decision To Leave Megadeth". Blabbermouth.net. November 29, 2023. Archived from the original on December 7, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
"Dave Mustaine On David Ellefson: 'The Guy That I Know And Love Was A Different Person'". Blabbermouth.net. August 31, 2022. Archived from the original on December 4, 2023. Retrieved March 5, 2023.
Hadusek, Jon (May 26, 2021). "A Timeline of the "Strained Relationship" Between Megadeth's Dave Mustaine and Ousted Bassist David Ellefson". Consequence. Archived from the original on April 9, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
"Scorpion Q+A". Megadeth.com. Archived from the original on November 11, 2022. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
Daly, Andrew (August 2, 2023). ""I'd hear Dave Mustaine aimlessly riffing on the couch, and it's the riffs that ended up on the first two Megadeth – and, frankly, Metallica – records": Megadeth's first lead guitarist Greg Handevidt on the birth of a metal institution". Guitar World. Archived from the original on August 8, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
DiVita, Joe (August 23, 2023). "How Did Megadeth Get Their Band Name?". Loudwire. Archived from the original on October 6, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
"David Ellefson Talks How Dave Mustaine Treated Him When They Met, Recalls What He Had to Say About Metallica". ultimate-guitar.com. Archived from the original on December 4, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
"Obituary information for Brett Douglas Frederickson". Heritage Funeral Chapels. Archived from the original on December 4, 2023. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
"David Ellefson Sets Record Straight: Lee Rauch 'Never Did Any Studio Recordings With' Megadeth". Blabbermouth. June 28, 2023. Archived from the original on December 21, 2023. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
"Megadeth Mainman Refused Ex-Pistols Guitarist's Sexual Demands". Blabbermouth.net. February 28, 2005. Archived from the original on April 8, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
"Megadeth Feat. Drummer Tony Laureano: Video Footage Of Puerto Rico Concert". Blabbermouth.net. April 29, 2016. Archived from the original on December 11, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
Kielty, Martin (April 11, 2023). "Dave Mustaine After Metallica: 40 Moments for 40 Years". Ultimate Classic Rock. Archived from the original on October 2, 2023. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
"Dave Mustaine on Making 'Rust in Peace,' Asking Slash and Dimebag to Join Megadeth". Revolver. September 23, 2020. Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
"Former Megadeth Guitarist Chris Poland Is Working On 'Liar' Memoir". Blabbermouth.net. December 21, 2019. Archived from the original on December 15, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
Megadeth - Babylonian Ships (feat. Nick Menza, 2014 Demo track). August 9, 2021. Archived from the original on November 25, 2023. Retrieved November 24, 2023 – via YouTube.

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Megadeth - Babylonian Ships (feat. Nick Menza, 2014 Demo track). August 9, 2021. Archived from the original on November 25, 2023. Retrieved November 24, 2023 – via YouTube.